New lens question

[tinkabella627]

I am looking at getting a new lens... well asking for one for Christmas and I need to know what the better of the two options is..

Nikon - Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF Lens

or

Nikon - AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8 Lens for Nikon F-Mount Digital SLR Cameras

The price difference is $60. That doesn't matter. I read reviews of both I just don't know what the better option is. This is all very new to me but I know I want one of these two with the f/1.8

I appreciate any help. Thanks :)

[tinkabella627]

Nevermind I just found my answer... the 35 mm seems to be the one I need because I believe the d3000 doesn't have an internal focus motor... a review I just read said to go with the 35mm with my camera

[Master Mason]

Which camera are you using?

I'm not a nikon guy, but I think one of those will AF with the cameras without the focus moter and one of them won't.

[Uncle Greg]

Yes, the 35mm is an excellent lens for the price, tends to be a more preferred focal length over the 50mm, and it will focus on your D3000.

Great choice.

[Icemann]

I have this lens 35mm 1.8f and a D3000 and they work great together.You are correct that the D3000 does not have an internal focus motor,you still can manual focus the 50

[tinkabella627]

Perfect! Thanks! I have it on the list to give my husband for xmas ideas lol I copy and pasted the exact name of it so he can't possibly get confused.